ROH §15A-5.3

When the vehicle alarm law does not apply

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗

This section says the vehicle alarm rules do not apply to someone who is only setting or testing the alarm, whether by remote control or another method. It is a narrow exception for people who are just arming or checking the alarm.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Exception

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

This article shall not apply to a person who is doing that which is reasonably necessary for the purpose of setting by remote control or otherwise of the motor vehicle alarm and testing of the setting.

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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